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Quick Takeaways
📏N/A size breed from Scotland, United Kingdom, England
🐾10-15 years average lifespan
🎓Easy to train for beginners
🏠Needs outdoor space
👶Great with children
✂️High grooming needs
Quick Stats
👨👩👧GroupCompanion, Working
🌍OriginScotland, United Kingdom, England
🍼Litter Size4-10
About Golden Retriever
Is Golden Retriever Right for You?
Based on breed ratings — helps you decide at a glance.
✗Needs more space than an apartment
✔Kid-friendly & gentle with children
✔Easy to train — great for beginners
✗Needs an active, sporty owner
✗Requires regular grooming sessions
✔Gets along well with other dogs
✔Handles India's warm climate well
✔Highly affectionate family companion
Breed Ratings
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😊 Temperament
Very High
⚡ Energy Level
High
✂️ Grooming Needs
High
🏠 Apt. Friendly
Moderate
🎾 Playfulness
Very High
🐈 Social Life
Very High
👶 Kids Friendly
Very High
🤝 Stranger Friendly
Very High
☀️ Heat Tolerance
Moderate
❄️ Cold Tolerance
High
🏃 Exercise Need
High
❤️ Family Affection
Very High
🔊 Noise / Barking
Moderate
🎓 Trainability
Very High
🧠 Intelligence
Very High
🦊 Prey Drive
High
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